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HR People PartnerUnilever · Jefferson City, MO
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HR People Partner

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🗓️ Posted 2026-10-05 Jefferson City, MO Hybrid Human Resources Recruitment
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market NA

About the Company

At Unilever Jefferson City, we believe our brands offer consumers more than a hygienic choice-they contribute to overall wellbeing through products that support health, confidence, and self-care.

About the Role

This role is critical in fostering a respectful, compliant, and high-performing workplace. As the face of HR on the factory floor, you will provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, lead workplace investigations, coach leaders through complex people issues, and help drive a positive employee experience across a 24/7 operation.

Responsibilities

  • ● Serve as the trusted HR advisor for employees, supervisors, and managers on employee relations matters, workplace concerns, and performance management issues.
  • ● Lead and conduct thorough, objective, and timely workplace investigations involving policy violations, employee complaints, misconduct allegations, and other sensitive matters.
  • ● Partner with leaders to assess risk, determine appropriate corrective actions, and ensure consistent policy application.
  • ● Document investigations and employee relations cases accurately while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
  • ● Identify trends in employee relations concerns and recommend proactive solutions to improve workplace culture and reduce risk.
  • ● Coach frontline leaders and managers on performance management, conflict resolution, accountability, and employee development.
  • ● Support leaders in navigating difficult employee conversations and disciplinary processes.
  • ● Drive consistent execution of performance management practices that strengthen engagement and business results.
  • ● Champion employee engagement initiatives and help create a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
  • ● Partner with site leadership to implement HR programs and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance employee satisfaction and retention.
  • ● Serve as a visible and approachable HR presence across all shifts.
  • ● Manage medical accommodations and interactive processes in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • ● Lead and support key HR projects and program implementations from planning through execution, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met.
  • ● Ensure compliance with HR policies, employment laws, and company standards.
  • ● Manage and coordinate the new hire onboarding experience, partnering with Safety, Quality, Operations, and Training teams to ensure successful employee integration.
  • ● Help new employees build strong connections to the site culture, values, and expectations from day one.
  • ● Partner with corporate Talent Acquisition on labor planning & hiring initiatives

Requirements

  • ● Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field

Benefits

  • ● Benefits effective on Day One
  • ● Long term career growth & development opportunities
  • ● Onsite company store with employee discounts for hundreds of Unilever products
  • ● Company-sponsored meals, appreciation events, and care packages
  • ● Opportunity to make a direct impact on employee culture and engagement

Application Notes

This position requires schedule flexibility, including weekly evening and night-shift coverage, to ensure HR support is available across all shifts.